Co‑op: Product Functional Test Engineer

Cummins Europe; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins is offering a U.S. Early Careers Co-op program aimed at full-time students pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD. Participants must reside in the continental U.S., be enrolled full-time, and commit 4 to 12 months, working 40 hours per week.

Salary guidance is provided by degree level: Bachelor's roughly $3,900–$5,000 monthly, Master's around $6,000, PhD about $7,300, with final offers based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree considered for the role.
• Strong problem-solving and data quality focus.
• Experience with test systems and product testing is advantageous.
• Ability to work within cross-functional teams and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Investigates test system and process problems, documents results with guidance.
• Supports improvement of test specs, design, validation, using FMEA and problem solving.
• Interfaces with lab customers/technicians; delivers test system requirements.
• Assists with component selection and calibration influencing accuracy and cost.
• Participates in problem resolution for moderately complex components.
• Follows established processes; grows technology and process knowledge.
• No direct management; coordinates work among engineers and technicians.
• Contributes to team goals and builds proficiency in key competency areas.

Skills

Measurement Science

Product Function Test System Design

Laboratory Equipment Safety

Data Quality

Function Based Product Testing

Product Problem Solving

Project Management

Decision Quality

Drives Results

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Self-Development

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD considered

Tools

FMEA

7-step problem solving

Process hazard analysis

Job description

Cummins is offering a U.S. Early Careers Co-op program aimed at full-time students pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD. Participants must reside in the continental U.S., be enrolled full-time, and commit 4 to 12 months, working 40 hours per week.

Salary guidance is provided by degree level: Bachelor's roughly $3,900–$5,000 monthly, Master's around $6,000, PhD about $7,300, with final offers based on qualifications and experience.